Everyone (including myself) came out to party for Millennium Park 20th anniversary four day (July 18th – 21st) festival. Millennium Park is 24.5 acres and is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations, bringing 25 million visitors each year. The park showcases world class art, music, and architecture. I love going to the park for workouts and summer dance. The 20th year anniversary line up included FREE activities, performances by award winning artists and more. I popped by the festival on Saturday, July 20th, just in time for Eli’s giant cheesecake celebration at Cloud Gate AKA The Bean. Com ..read more

Photo credit: Patrick L. Pyszka Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago and Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events(DCASE) proudly present the 2024 Chicago Air & Water Show, August 10 and 11 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach serving as show center from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Established in 1959, the Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest free admission event of its kind. Headliners of the 2024 show include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights. New this year are stunt pilot RJ Grittier ..read more

Chiataglance YouTube ChannelEpisode Fourteen  July 12. 2024 I’m beginning to sound repetitive, but NO WHERE does summer like Chicago. Seriously, there’s never a shortage of activities and this episode will show you from the beach, to the water, to festivals on land. Featured in this Episode: Ohio Street Beach Chicago Cycle Boats Windy City Smokeout Episode Fourteen: Chiataglance shows you an important beach summer essential. What’s better than the beach… a boat of course! Then we’re off to our first festival of the season. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE HERE  The post YouTube: Chiataglance – Ep ..read more

Chiataglance YouTube ChannelEpisode ThirteenSunday, June 30th “WE Outside!” I will be shouting that ALL summer long. We’ve already been experiencing some scorching temps and I have a feeling it’s only about to get hotter. On those days when it’s a perfect 80 degree sunny day with no humidity (LOL) I will be outside. Hope you’re enjoying all these #SummertimeCHI suggestions. Please note future episodes will be every other Friday.  Featured in this episode: The Hampton Social Americano STK Chicago Are you ready for Millennium Park’s 20th Year Anniversary Celebration? (July 18th – 21st) Ep ..read more

????? on the Lake ALL summer long with @Chicagoeboats! We did a 120-minute cruise on a professionally captained Chicago cycle boat (pedal powered and motor assisted ). What an incredible 2 hour cruise around Lake Michigan taking in the golden hour views and the city. ??? ?????: Cruises are BYOB (bring your own food and drinks) Cruises can be fully booked out for private parties, or booked by the seat by individual guests Cruises depart from either City Winery on the Riverwalk or Monroe Harbor on the Lakefront Firework cruises are offered on Weds and Sats throughout the summer Use code ..read more

Four Days of FREE Activities for Families and Youth, Performances by Award-Winning Artists and more—all Celebrating Chicago’s Iconic Park Common – Photo Cred: Brian Bowen Smith Common performs with Grant Park Orchestra, Saturday, July 20 at 7:30pm—Reserve free tickets to seating bowl on June 17 at 10am while supplies last; Seating on the Great Lawn is open to the public Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the full slate of programming for the City’s Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration (July 18–21), presented by Ca ..read more

Rooftop Cinema Club (or RCC) is an open-air movie experience that was created by Gerry Cottle. A former circus performer, he left the big tent behind, moved to London and pursued a career in entertainment events. In 2011, he founded the Rooftop Cinema Club to combine his passion for unique events and film. Starting with one rooftop in Shoreditch, there are now 2 in the U.K. and 7 across the US in major cities including LA, NYC, San Diego, Houston, Fort Worth, Miami and Chicago. The mission for RCC is simple. Change the way people experience open-air entertainment by transforming ordinary rooft ..read more

I had a FANTASTIC brunch at Laurel. LAUREL, the newest dining gem in The Talbott Hotel, is now offering a Jazz Brunch on Sundays on the patio as well as a new Happy Hour menu. Photo Cred: Laurel Some of my favorite brunch items were the Branzino fish & chips, the avocado toast, and the pancakes. Let me know what you think when you go! JAZZ BRUNCH Jazz brunch on the LAUREL patio is a weekend must-do. Each Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.,, brunchers will delight in live performances that set the perfect backdrop for dishes like Crab Cake Benedict or the unique Sweet Potato Pancakes, pair ..read more

Daisy’s Po-boy & Tavern located at 5215 S. Harper in the Hyde Park neighborhood hosts a monthly “Sandwich Series.” John Manion’s – “Bossa Nova Po Boy The monthly Sandwich Series is brought to you by Chef Erick Williams in partnership with Gordon Food Service. The series features Chicago’s all-star chefs and their take on the Southern sandwich. For the month of June, award- winning Chef John Manion of El Che and Brasero will be featuring a Brazilian fried chicken with malagueta mayo, spicy pickles, and dressed cabbage. YUMMY! The monthly Sandwich Series is striving to build community ..read more

As we head into the summer months… I am ECSTATIC about rooftop dining! Nothing beats a DELICIOUS meal with a beautiful view. Streeterville Social located in the vibrant RiverNorth neighborhood is officially open for the summer. Check out what you have to look forward to below. Streeterville Social Opens for the 2024 Season Memorial Day Weekend The rooftop terrace at Loews Chicago Hotel features an exciting new menu and seasonal programing Streeterville Social, the rooftop bar and lounge at the Loews Chicago Hotel, is OPEN for the season. A new menu debut was created by Executive Chef Trevor H ..read more